JULIO RODRÍGUEZ NEWS

Not in Friday's lineup Rodriguez (back) isn't starting Friday against the Royals.

Impact Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's matchup against Oakland due to lower-back tightness, and manager Scott Servais called the injury "concerning." The 21-year-old is undergoing an MRI on Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Jarred Kelenic will take over in center field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading for MRI Rodriguez (back) will undergo an MRI on Friday, and manager Scott Servais said the recurrence of the outfielder's injury is "concerning," Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old exited Thursday's matchup with Oakland during the first inning due to lower-back tightness, which is the same injury that sidelined him last weekend. Rodriguez missed three games after the injury cropped up Saturday, though he never underwent medical imaging before he returned to action Tuesday. Given he's undergoing an MRI, Rodriguez shouldn't be expected to be in the lineup for Friday's contest in Kansas City. Jarred Kelenic and Sam Haggerty should have increased roles for Seattle while Rodriguez is unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with low back tightness Rodriguez exited Thursday's game against Oakland in the bottom of the first inning due to low back tightness.

Impact Rodriguez exited with a trainer in the bottom of the first inning Thursday and has been diagnosed with the same issue that forced him to miss three games last weekend. The severity of his current injury isn't yet clear, but Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Moore and Sam Haggerty are candidates to see increased playing time if Rodriguez is forced to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game early Rodriguez left Thursday's contest against Oakland in the first inning, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Impact It isn't clear yet what the issue is with Rodriguez, but some speculation has been made regarding his recent back problems potentially acting up. The Mariners will take a closer look at him and provide an update once they know more. For now, Jarred Kelenic will take his spot in center field and Sam Haggerty will come in the game to cover left field.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two hits Rodriguez went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Oakland.

Impact The rookie outfielder struck out in his first two plate appearances before recording hits in his final two at-bats. This included a leadoff single in the ninth to try and get things going for the Mariners down 2-1, but his effort was quickly washed away after Ty France grounded into a double play in the next at-bat. Rodriguez is now 22-for-59 (.372) in the month of September with six homers, eight RBI and 13 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Rodriguez (back) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact The star rookie made his return to the lineup after missing three games with low-back tightness. While Rodriguez saw his bat cool off after having put together a .447 average and 1.428 OPS in his last 10 full games before his injury, the fact he was able to log a full nine innings Tuesday seems to indicate his previously ailing back has returned to normal.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Tuesday Rodriguez (back) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact The 21-year-old was sidelined the past three games with a bout of lower-back tightness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Tuesday in Oakland. The fact Rodriguez is playing the field rather than being eased in as the designated hitter is an encouraging sign for his outlook going forward.

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Likely to avoid IL Manager Scott Servais said that Rodriguez (back), who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, is unlikely to require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Corey Br...

Impact Though Servais was unwilling to put a timeline on Rodriguez's return, the Mariners are seemingly confident that the 21-year-old's bout with lower-back tightness is a day-to-day concern. Servais noted that Rodriguez's back has already shown improvement, and the star rookie was able to take 30-to-35 swings off a tee Sunday. Rodriguez likely won't be available off the bench Monday, but it's possible he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't rejoin lineup Monday Rodriguez (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Rodriguez remains hopeful to move past his bout with lower-back tightness quickly, but he'll end up missing the final three contests of the Mariners' series in Los Angeles as a result of the injury. Dylan Moore will fill in as the Mariners' starting center fielder Monday in place of Rodriguez, who will now set his sights on a potential return Tuesday in Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Rodriguez (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The star rookie will be withheld from the starting nine for a second straight game while he remains day-to-day with lower-back tightness. Dylan Moore will spell Rodriguez in center field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back tightness Rodriguez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Angels with lower-back tightness, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact He was scratched moments before first pitch, so perhaps Rodriguez injured his back during pregame warmups. For now he should be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Saturday Rodriguez was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact Taylor Trammell took his place in center field after Rodriguez was on the original lineup card. Given the timing of the report, we won't get word of Rodriguez's status until after the game, unless there is an in-game release from the team.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops leadoff homer Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Angels.

Impact Rodriguez got the Mariners off to a good start with his leadoff homer in the first inning, but it was all downhill from there for the visitors. He's shown no signs of cooling off in September, as he's hit six of his 27 homers this year during his last 13 games. The rookie outfielder has added 73 RBI, 80 runs scored, 25 stolen bases and a .279/.343/.503 slash line through 126 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits including homer in win Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a hit-by-pitch and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Padres.

Impact Rodriguez took Mike Clevinger deep for a leadoff homer in the bottom of the first inning. He later added a single in the third inning before he was hit by a pitch, stole second and came around to score in the fifth frame. The homer was the rookie's 26th of the season and he became the first player to reach both 25 long balls and 25 stolen bases this season with his swipe Wednesday. Rodriguez is now batting .279 with 26 home runs, 72 RBI, 78 runs and 25 stolen bases over 487 at-bats in his first 125 career games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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